27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up new version of the traditional Guatemalan plato típico or typical dish. This new presentation of the plato típico is simply delicious. 27 Adentro Restaurant has done a fantastic job with the new presentation and the taste by only using high quality ingredients and prepare them with care and passion. … Read more
As I have been saying all along these years, even before we had one or two official co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, coffee shops have always been the de facto co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala as well as restaurants with good Wi-Fi and ambience to lesser degree. Here I captured a vista of a sales … Read more
Here’s Kara, a digital nomad at work at Café Bella Vista. Just by looking at this view you might think the name of coffee shop, Bella Vista, has to do with this vista, but in fact it has to do with the name of the coffee plantation, Bella Vista, which is located just a few … Read more
If you like curries head over to Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, offering lots of curry and pita sandwich options. I highlighted this diner for the first time back in April 2010 with a shorma kebab pita sandwich. Back then I pointed out how cosmopolitan Antigua Guatemala really is when … Read more
If you are craving goulash or other some Austrian dishes, you’re in luck because in Antigua Guatemala Restaurante Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía has several delicious Austrians dishes on their menu. Goulash can be ordered a la carte or be had as part of the daily lunch specials one day of the week. ¡Buen provecho! … Read more
If you’re looking for some Austrian-Guatemalan fusion or authentic dishes, Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía is your only choice. They also offer daily lunch specials, Austrian and Guatemalan options each day.
Le Comedor restaurant has a sign on the outside wall that reads: Comida francesa económica. I thought that was an oxymoron because you can NOT put together the words French cuisine and economical in the same sentence. But, they have done it and done it quite well. The photos in this post are for the … Read more
As I have said before, coffee houses had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there are bellas vistas [beautiful vistas], plentiful supply of delicious coffee and free Wi-Fi internet access, don’t you agree? Popular venues where I see people co-working at are: Bella Vista Coffee, Café Barista, Café … Read more
The sweet crepes here are from Unión Café Antigua, one of the best options in town for delicious and healthy breakfasts. They also offer a great selection of smoothies and coffee to go along with their all day breakfast and lunch options. I have tried their smart smoothie, which also includes a shot of espresso coffee. Bon appetite!
Antigua Guatemala has plenty options for eating deliciously healthy and peacefully. Café La Escalonia is among the top options with tables surrounded by a vibrant and luscious garden area; part of a nursery with a menu full of delectable and wholesome dishes from sandwiches to soups and salads that accommodate meat-lovers and vegetarians alike.
For this first Foodie Friday we recommend you try the lomito de res, beef loin steak, from Como Como, located on 2a avenida sur, south from Pilas de Santa Clara. Let us know your impression afterwards. ¡Buen provecho!
For Taco Tuesday I have great news for those who are in Antigua Guatemala and are craving Mexican tacos. Finally we have authentic Mexican tacos al pastor, beef and chicken in Antigua Guatemala and they are delicious! I know, I know I have said that Guatemala is the worst place to have Mexican food. Well, … Read more
This delicious and rare pancetta focaccia sandwich with Japanese mayonnaise and wasabi can be had at Kombu Ramen Shop, located on 1a avenida sur. It’s soft, tasty and with a punch, what a great combination of ingredients. Bon appetite!
Healthy and delicious normally do not go together, but someone forgot to mention it to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located on 6a calle oriente. Not only are most of the dishes vegetarian, some are even vegan. Of course, they do have some offerings for the carnivorous, like myself, but honestly, the flavor is … Read more
Today’s version of chicken tikka masala es from Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, with lots of curry and pita sandwich options. I highlighted this diner for the first time back in April 2010 with a shorma kebab pita sandwich.